Back in the Air: Hotel Marlowe in Boston Eases the Shock of Re-entry

August 5, 2013

Getting back up in the saddle can be a challenge sometimes, especially after no fly July. Michal Penek and her crack staff at the Hotel Marlowe are doing what they can to make things easier. (United airlines, on the other hand, flew me up here with no upgrade as per usual. United sucks.)

Before you threaten to get out your tiny violin and play me a sad sad song, note that there has been lots of music lately too during the July hiatus. No time for that in airplane mode! The last hurrah on the music front was this weekend’s 20th anniversary Oopstock in the far reaches of the New Hampshire’s darkest jungles.

Drive in at 11pm? No problem. Everybody said hi. Super friendly and nice welcome, even to a zombie cruising on 3 hours of sleep. Thanks you guys.

San Pellegrino and cheese puffs, what more could you want?

Day came on early and bright in room 621.

Instrument pile in the corner.

The telescope, blinded by the light.

In Kimpton scuttlebutt news, Joe Capalbo is coming back to run the Marlowe after his stint at the Onyx, and Michal is headed to the Onyx to take his place. Musical chairs! Of course we selfishly like to see good management promoted, because it means more great service from Kimptons in the future.

Nothing but blue skies.

Five showerheads and a wary look at the upcoming travel schedule for the Hotel Marlowe.

In other Boston news, the usual visit to The Blue Room followed by a late night at drink took place on schedule and slightly over budget.